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Monday, December 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • US Magnesium declared bankruptcy amid concerns over its contaminated facility near the Great Salt Lake, with EPA estimating cleanup costs over $100 million due to unfinished safeguards. Utah officials plan to hold the company responsible as legal actions and creditor claims continue (pressing regional environmental safety).  The Salt Lake Tribune

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Utes will face Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl on New Year's Eve at 12:30 p.m. at Allegiant Stadium, with the team ranked No. 15 set to play a key postseason matchup that local fans can rally behind.  KUTV
  • BYU, ranked No. 12, accepted an invitation to play Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 27— the Top 25 matchup offers Orem sports fans a chance to see strong competition.  KUTV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — SCERA Center for the Arts — Tickets starting at $54 — Enjoy a festive and delightful theatrical experience this holiday season.

    Thu, 12/11/25

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  • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — SCERA Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Witness the hilariously chaotic take on a Christmas classic as the Herdmans invade the pageant.

    Fri, 12/19/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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